A Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH/MADINAH — Worshipers performed the first Friday prayer in Ramadan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet Mosque in Madinah amid an atmosphere of spirituality and serenity while adhering to intense coronavirus precautionary measures. They thanked Allah the Almighty for the blessings of security, safety, comfort, and stability, and beseeching Him […]
Category: 2021
An Arab News Report JEDDAH: Reconstruction and renovation projects are underway in six Islamic historical sites and museums in Makkah. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites hosted a field visit from the Executive Committee for the Path of the Islamic Historical Sites and Museums. The sites included the Hudaybiyyah region where the […]
The competent agencies The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Ministry of Health, and The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have devised a series of plans to keep the well-being of pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in mind while maintaining the required protocols to prevent the spread of […]
The General Presidency for the Affairs of Two Holy Mosques on Tuesday increased the operational capacity of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah by over 60% for Ramadan. On November 1st, 2020 the Grand Mosque had entered the Phase 3 Operational Plan devised by the Ministry of Interior according to which the maximum operational capacity was to […]
Sheikh Abdul Rehman Al Sudais on Sunday completed 38 years of his appointment as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah Sheikh Sudais was appointed as Imam of Masjid Al Haram, Makkah by Royal Decree issued by the Late Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahad bin Abdulaziz in 1984/1404 at the age of 22 […]
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque began the seasonal maintenance of the Holy Kabah Kiswah and maintenance work will continue for five days, in preparation for the blessed month of Ramadan. Maintenance work is being carried out by 14 technicians, accompanied by a quality monitor and a […]